Heartbeat (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

• In the space of a heartbeat, the fire had spread to the entire room.
• She made the decision in a heartbeat and began packing her bags.
• The plan was hatched and executed in a heartbeat, catching everyone off guard.
• He changed his mind in a heartbeat, deciding to stay in the city instead.
• It took only a heartbeat for her to fall in love with the beautiful view.

Synonyms

• Split Second
• Wink
• Flash
• Trice
• Instant
• Blink Of An Eye
• New York Minute
• Jiffy
• Twinkling

Hypernyms

• Bit
• Second
• Moment
• Mo

Meaning ²

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; "he could feel the beat of her heart".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Pulse
• Pulsation
• Beat

Hypernyms

• Recurrent Event
• Periodic Event

Hyponyms

• Diastole
• Systole
• Throb
• Throbbing

Meaning ³

An animating or vital unifying force; "New York is the commercial heartbeat of America".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.